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Over 2 years ago I got sidetracked from my project just as I was getting the motor started. I had fired it off and was getting some white smoke and extra fuel. so I was thinking I had both carb problems and possibly a water leak. Then I had to wrap up the project due to family emergency...

Hey guys, my 34 pickup w/37 motor sat for 2 years. yesterday I looked in the radiator ( water only) but it was empty. checked oil...and it is 2" high with some white foam. so now I am looking to diagnose and how to proceed. I checked my compression readings old docment and see all cylinders...

does any one reproduce the slide arm brackets for 34 ford pickup that mount on the windshield frame? They look similar to the 30/31 model brackets that are available. Can any one advise if the Model A brackets will work. I would appreciate any tips or recommendations.

on my 34 pickup i need to know if it is practical to r & r the engine /transmission without removing the rear end. all the old ford I have worked on previous the rear end went in last. but I am wanting ro finish up the rear of the car right now first. Jjust for info it is a stock 34 frame with...

I want to know if I can swap a left front spindle for the right, if the steering arms have been removed. I am using bolt-through bolt-on dropped steering arms. or is there some geometry in the spindle that would prevent this. The reason i am asking is the right spindle that I have has a 1/8"...

I hope you can help me. I have a nice running 1937 21 stud motor I want to run in my 1934 pickup. The engine sets about 4"r higher then stock so I want to run the middle fan like the 1946-1948 style fan. It looks like the front stub of the 37 crankshaft is much shorter than the 1946. Is there...

Can I use the 46-48 fan/ generator /manifold with a crab distributor on my 1937 21 stud? I have the 2 bolt front cover and the the spacer for the long cam snout. what about the long 2 groove 46-48 crank pulley will that work on a 37 crank some way? and my 34 pickup is setup for the 46-48...

Does anyone know of a non-weld on coupling (u-joint), to couple two 3/4" shafts end to end, that will fit inside steering tube? I dont really want the u-joint to show. I think i will need the little angular misalignment leeway allowed by the u-joint. I have an f-1 shaft and wheel that almost...

Does the 1934 ford pickup dash require a dash tunnel behind it?

the tube i have is too large. I think it was an F100 steering column tube. what years of old Ford Tubes will fit a 1932 ford drop. appreciate any recommendments. Thanks

I havent found any serial numbers on the frame yet. I did notice that the passenger side frame rail has the steering box holes. none on the drivers (left) side;does that mean anything? I looked along the drivers side rail very closely at the spots where it should be, even sanded it down...

anyone have a recommendation on the hammer size for using the old ford stamps on hot rolled steel. or any other tips?

Does anyone know a shop that will shorten my driveshaft and torque tube? I have Installed a '35 rear axle in my 34 pickup and want to shorten the '35 torque tube and shaft. I dont really have the skills to do this myself. I am looking for someone here in southern California. I am in San...

is there an adaptor from 2 hole to 3 hole ditributor? I want to use the crab style on a 38ish 24 stud. I really dont want to pull the crank pulley and front cover unless that is the only way. what do you know? thanks for any ideas

any guidance on removing these rubber bearing with center shaft and outer 1/16 steel shell. the old are frozen in place. on one side I managed to remove the center shaft and drill out all the rubber and guts and am only left with the 1/16 thick outer shell. which is rusted in. on the other side...

could anyone measure the location from the center of the front spring(axle) rearward to the center of the steering box hole in the frame. my frame was boxed and everything welded closed and ground smooth. i am going with an f1 box and want to use the original drag link. so I want to put the...

Has anyone ever successfully used a later bed on the 32-36 pickups? can the later wider bed sides be used with earlier front panel and gate. having a hard time finding a useful bed, but am finding lots of later beds 48-56 range. any comments or ides welcome.

I am missing a bed for my 34 ford fenderless hotrod. I dont want new. If anyone has a lead on a 31 widebed t0 1936 bed anything in that range please let me know. Also wondering if anyone ever had success using a later 37-48 bed and narrowing it for earlier use. I dont know if a 1936 bed-front...

I am installing a 1935 rear axle in my 34 pickup. I will be shortening the stock 35 torque tube to fit. Two questions: 1. does anyone know right-off what is the OD of the 35 torque tube.(I am not near it right now to measure) 2. any tips on shortening the '35 drive shaft. Since I will have this...

I need front drums with hubs for my project . one or two. must have meat left or be serviceable. frankie stude3@verizon.net